Description
Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs deliver a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making them the perfect dish for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey buffalo sauce, this easy recipe will impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for any occasion, these grilled delights are sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 2. Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F).
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Place chicken skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4. Baste with Sauce: In the last few minutes of grilling, brush extra honey buffalo sauce onto the chicken.
- 5. Let it Rest: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to a platter, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and enjoy with sides like coleslaw or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg